VPK Co Teacher Welbourne Nursery and Preschool - 2.8 Winter Park, FL Job Details Full-time $15 - $18 an hour 19 hours ago Benefits Health savings account Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Professional development assistance Qualifications Classroom experience Child Development Associate Certification Full Job Description Are you a compassionate and enthusiastic educator looking to make a real impact in the lives of young children? Welbourne Avenue Nursery & Preschool, a beloved nonprofit nestled in the heart of Winter Park, FL, is seeking dedicated teachers and staff to join our close-knit team. Serving the community since 1927, Welbourne has built a strong legacy of nurturing early childhood development through a holistic, hands-on curriculum that blends play-based learning with academic enrichment. We care for children from 6 weeks to 5 years old, offering programs in both English and Spanish, and participate in Florida's VPK and School Readiness (4C) programs to support families of all backgrounds. Our center features unique learning environments, including a music enrichment program and an outdoor "Kinder-Garden" classroom that fosters creativity and exploration. As part of our team, you'll be supported in your professional growth and surrounded by a warm, collaborative community that values every child, teacher, and family. If you're passionate about early education and want to grow in a place that feels like a second home, we'd love to hear from you. This is a full-time position scheduled Monday - Friday 9 am - 6 pm. The starting rate of pay is $15-18 per hour depending on experience and qualifications. This is an onsite position at our center located: 450 W Welbourne Avenue, Winter Park, FL 32789 Why You'll Love Working for

Us:

Health savings account Paid time off Professional development assistance Tuition reimbursement The VPK Co Teacher coordinates engaging developmental activities, implements a curriculum that prepares children for school, and enhances their pre-reading, pre-math, language, and social skills. The Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) Teacher serves as a model and mentor. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to build a dynamic classroom environment, create fun-filled learning activities, and support the growth and success of children while also serving as a floater after VPK hours where needed.

What You'll Do:

Coordinate and implement educational curriculum by developing classroom activities based on developmentally appropriate practices and early learning standards Lead by example and encourage success through modeling and coaching Plan individual and group age-appropriate activities to engage children and encourage social, cognitive, and emotional growth Follow all facility policies and state regulations Maintain a personal and professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement What We Need from

You:

High school diploma / GED, or degree in a related field of study required

FL DCF 45

hours required with CDA VPK Endorsement highly preferred FL DCF Transcript - Please send transcript to . You can retrieve the transcript from https://childcaretraining.myflfamilies.com/studentsite/admin/signin Must clear a full DCF background check At least 1 year of professional early childhood training/experience CPR, First Aid, and Fire Extinguisher Certification completion within 30 days of employment Welbourne Avenue Nursery and Preschool is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We take pride in and seek diversity in our applicants.